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Which form of democracy allows the people to have direct authority to deliberate and decide legislation?
Which form of democracy allows the people to have direct authority to deliberate and decide legislation?
- Presidential democracy
- Direct democracy (correct)
- Parliamentary democracy
- Representative democracy
Which feature is oftentimes included in the notion of democracy?
Which feature is oftentimes included in the notion of democracy?
- Compulsory state religion
- Limited freedom of speech
- Mandatory military service for all citizens
- Freedom from unwarranted governmental deprivation of the right to life and liberty (correct)
In which form of democracy do citizens elect government officials to govern on their behalf?
In which form of democracy do citizens elect government officials to govern on their behalf?
- Presidential democracy
- Direct democracy
- Parliamentary democracy
- Representative democracy (correct)
What is the dominant form of democracy today, where citizens elect government officials to govern on their behalf?
What is the dominant form of democracy today, where citizens elect government officials to govern on their behalf?
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According to the United Nations, what does democracy provide an environment that respects?
According to the United Nations, what does democracy provide an environment that respects?
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Study Notes
Forms of Democracy
- Direct democracy empowers citizens to have direct authority in deliberating and deciding legislation.
- Representative democracy involves citizens electing officials to govern on their behalf.
Key Features of Democracy
- Inclusivity is a common feature, ensuring that all eligible citizens have the right to participate in the democratic process.
Prevalence of Representative Democracy
- Representative democracy is the dominant form of democracy globally today, characterized by elections where officials are chosen to make decisions and laws.
Role of the United Nations in Democracy
- According to the United Nations, democracy fosters an environment that respects human rights and fundamental freedoms for all individuals.
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